1982 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 560 kg more than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Marquis | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2250 mm |
